Let's continue our stopover in Vouvray with the discovery of what made the reputation of the city: its sparkling wines. De Chanceny Rendez-vous is a fine and elegant cuvée. After an ageing period of more than 40 months on laths, in the coolness of the tufa galleries, the aromas become more complex. The perfect balance between strength and delicacy is finally found.
Presentation
Presentation
The Vouvray appellation admits exclusively the Chenin blanc grape variety for the elaboration of its wines. Our Vouvray De Chanceny cuvées are the result of a meticulous harvest by hand, a gentle vinification and a careful ageing in our tuffeau cellars. The work of our winegrowers allows us to choose the best grapes of the appellation in order to make unique blends for our cuvées.
Location
The Vouvray appellation covers 2,250 hectares spread over 8 villages on the right bank of the Loire, on the plateaux and hillsides overlooking the river. The plots of land for our cuvée are located around the villages of Rochecorbon and Vouvray.
Terroir
The grapes for the Vouvray Brut Rendez-Vous De Chanceny come from a selection of clay-limestone and tuffeau soils, a soft and white stone emblematic of the region and ideal for growing vines. The local temperate climate gives soft maturity, sweetness and acidity to our cuvée.
Winemaking
The grapes are delicately hand-picked. A soft pressing and a fermentation at a cool temperature (64°F) allow a good conservation of the aromas. A second fermentation in the bottle according to the "Méthode Traditionnelle" gives it finesse and elegance.
Ageing
The ageing of the base wines in barrels (10% of the cuvée) brings a nice complexity. The second fermentation is made in the bottle according to the "Méthode Traditionnelle". The 48 months of ageing on laths before disgorging brings an incomparable finesse of bubble.
Varietal
Chenin blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12.5 % vol.
Dosage : 5 g/l
Advice
Serving
Serve chilled (46°F).
Visual appearance
Golden yellow color with an elegant and fine effervescence.
At nose
The mineral nose opens on notes of quince and toast. It is highlighted by light mentholated notes.
On the palate
The mouth presents a smooth attack and a good balance between volume and freshness. Beautiful aromatic persistence on notes of candied fruits.
Food pairings
To be enjoyed from the aperitif to the dessert, with a snacked tuna steak with cumin, poultry with morel’ mushrooms or with a rhubarb & apricot crumble, to sublimate your moments of pleasure and tasting.
